AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Review — A Gaming and Performance Beast

A processor that's got game (and then some).
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is one of the best desktop CPUs that the company has launched in the market. It is the ideal processor for anyone looking to both game and work with heavy, demanding workloads like content creation and more. Though the initial investment may be high in the platform, it is going to last buyers a long time with a good upgrade path to at least Zen 5-based processors. However, it is worth noting that a strong showing from Intel with its 13th-gen Core desktop processors (i9 13900KS in this case) has prompted AMD to announce its Zen 4 X3D desktop CPUs in coming months. So, if you are looking for a no-compromise CPU and can't wait, Ryzen 9 7950X is an easy decision to purchase. It is also an ideal purchase if you are not concerned about the absolute best-of-the-best in terms of FPS while gaming. But if you want the best and can wait, then we would recommend looking out for the upcoming Ryzen 9 7950X3D desktop processor. If you are already invested in the Intel ecosystem with an existing Z600 chipset-based motherboard, then Intel Core i9 13900KS is the better choice. But this means giving up on any extended upgradability.